Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Usain Bolt Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project. Genre About Usain Examples What effective choices did the writer make regarding use of information, appearance, and point of view? He described Usain’s early childhood and about his personal life. 1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance authenticity and mood? Appearance Font □ Arrangement on page □ Graphics □ Other □
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre About Usain Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? He described Usain’s early childhood and about his personal life.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □Organizational, order of importance, categorical (because its an interview)
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Q&A Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? He made an interview with Usain Bolt.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Magazine AD Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? He made an ad of the Olympics with Usain being the center piece.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Interview Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? Made an interview with Usain’s trainer.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
It was a Q&A soMick Faso was interviewing Bolt.
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Man behind the speed Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view?
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
It was a Q&A soMick Faso was interviewing Bolt.
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Pablo McNeil Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? Obituary of his high school coach
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
It was a Q&A soMick Faso was interviewing Bolt.
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
HANDOUT 2F (continued)
Writing Analysis Strategy: Part III: Analysis of a Multigenre Piece
Read each piece of the project carefully and check all that apply. Write specific examples in the space below for each of the genres in the project.
Genre Potential of Usain Examples
What effective choices did the writer make regarding use
of information, appearance, and point of view? Due to scientific studies it shows what he is able to do.
1. The reader learns about the topic from the piece. □
2. What visual techniques did the writer use to enhance
authenticity and mood?
Appearance
Font □
Arrangement on page □
Graphics □
Other □
3. What point of view did the writer select?
The subject’s □ An inanimate object’s □ Other □
Organization
How did the writer choose to organize the piece to
accomplish the purpose?
1. Organizational pattern
Chronological □ Order of importance □ Categorical □ Inverted pyramid □ Problem solution □ Spatial □ Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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2. Lead
Makes reader want to read on □
Introduces subject □
3. Transitions
Uses words or phrases to link ideas □
Ideas lead naturally one to the next □
Lack of transitions is appropriate for piece □
4. Ending
Smooth and natural □
Piece feels like a unified whole □
Writer effectively leaves the reader in
suspense or wonder □
Language and Style
Which word choices are particularly effective?
Specific action verbs □
Specific nouns □
Unique language use □
Sentence variety □
What language techniques did the writer use to
enhance authenticity and mood?
Spelling □
Sentence style □
Dialect □
Register □
Other □
©2006 by Melinda Putz from A Teacher’s Guide to the Multigenre Research Project. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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